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Smithers, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Fayette County County
Smithers, WV
At a Glance
How Smithers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Smithers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Smithers a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Smithers residents earn a median household income of $32,237 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,190. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,186 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Smithers is $72,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $69,580. Median rent is $496/month, with 34.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Smithers reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,806/100K.
Education
23.6% of adults in Smithers hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Smithers has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.